Comments on: Sightseeing With A Teenager In San Francisco? Travel Betty Offers Some Tips

By: Wakeboard

Wakeboard — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:50:24 +0000

If it is possible to drag a teenager (particularly a teenage boy) away from the endless assortment of computer gadgetry they all seem to own, I’ve found one of the most successful “how to entertain a teenager” tricks is to get them out on the water with a wakeboard.

After all, there must be any number of ideal locations in and around SF where the water is reasonably calm and it’s possible to hire a wakeboard for a day’s activity?

Not only is wakeboarding considered “waaay cool” by most teenagers, it gives them the opportunity to get some fresh air. And best of all, it leaves them physically exhausted!

By: Tudor Bran

Tudor Bran — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 08:25:15 +0000

I’d definitely take a chance on Alcatraz.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 17:12:00 +0000

I read the article because I too am the aunt of an awesome 19 yr. old nephew, and we’re going to San Francisco over spring break for his first visit – thanks for the lively commentary and excellent suggestions.

By: Ogden

Ogden — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 10:11:38 +0000

Nice information…….. thanks.

By: Travel Betty

Travel Betty — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 18:54:52 +0000

That’s so cute, jenee-g! What an enterprising young lad.

Darn, Kango, I forgot the Apple store. Although it’s probably a good thing or I would have had to spring for his iPhone

By: jenee-g

jenee-g — Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:18:38 +0000

so glad to see the Pirate Store on the list! My son has been a regular since they opened and he (11) personally escorts out-of-town visitors (all ages) there himself, then begs them for a stuck bug at Paxton Gate as a tip.

By: Kango

Kango — Fri, 14 Sep 2007 20:00:50 +0000

This is heroic. I would think hanging around 16th and Valencia, eating al fresco at Delfina or Dolores Park Cafe, checking out all the interesting stores (herbs, occult, etc.) on Valencia, a walk down Mission St., would be kinda fun.

Also, a trip to the Apple Store by 4th and Market and the Virgin Records across the street…

Congrats, what a cool aunt he has.

By: Travel Betty

Travel Betty — Mon, 10 Sep 2007 01:20:38 +0000

Nah, sadly he prefers the quiet and calm of the country. But at least now he knows there’s something else out there if he changes his mind!

By: Mickey

Mickey — Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:47:42 +0000

So, was he stoked enough to stay, or move?